BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
13,977 km
8,685 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
13,977 km
8,685 mi / 7,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BJR LAS
Airport Name Bahir Dar Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code BJR LAS
ICAO Code HABD KLAS
City Bahir Dar Las Vegas
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,978 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 11.610000, 37.320000 36.080000, -115.150000

Bahir Dar (BJR) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 13,977 kilometers (8,685 miles / 7,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:11 in Bahir Dar, it's 01:11 in Las Vegas. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,797 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits lower than Bahir Dar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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